Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Today is another day!

Enjoying the colorful backyard canna lilies.

Sweet Rose went to the groomers this morning. Of course she's all pretty and fluffy this afternoon, but she is also stressed out. After she got a drink of water, she jumped on the bed and started snoring. Even when I went out the back door, she elected to stay on the bed where she is napping. Tired pup!

I went out the back door and upstairs to my craft area above the garage. I gathered tins to take with me tomorrow to Santa Fe. Since it's not at all humid in the high desert (duh), finding tins there is next to impossible. I always need to take a significant supply with me.

Today I'm creating marketing proposals. Yesterday I was feeling down, but today I realized I'm not out! I went in to a clients office this morning, pitched my idea, took questions and defended my position, and walked out with not one,Sweet but two new projects. Yes, I've still got creative chops!

About Me

I live in Houston with my sweet husband and smallish fluffy dog. As an adult, I've raised two daughters and enjoyed a successful career in marketing communications as a consultant and copywriter. Alas, my daughters don't need me to mother them anymore and it seems some think I'm over the hill and no longer beneficial in my field. HA! Fortunately, I still have lots of creative thoughts and ideas, so I've established a second career as a craftsperson who sews purses, totes, aprons, pillows, t-shirt quilts, etc. from antique, vintage and reclaimed fabrics and trims. I also enjoy upcycling old tin canisters into jewelry. And since I became a first-time grandmother in August 2014, I enjoy making baby blankets, quilts, burp cloths, etc. I started this blog to encourage myself to create at least one item every day, whether it's something sewn, upcycled or marketing related. Why? Because I AM RELEVANT!